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Tomorrow is Easter so even though it’s just the two of us we were still planning to have ham and mashed potatoes. I’m not sure what pork butt has to do with rebirth but so it goes.

The ham was sold out, so got a small pork shoulder instead. Still looking forward to it. Nothing smells quite like a roast cooking slowly. 325 for first hour then just 225 all day. Looking forward to making cranberry relish with an orange (considering blood orange) and a bag or cranberries blitzed in the food processor. Also some collard greens with sweet sausage.

Going to be a ton of food for just us but so it goes. At least it will make excellent leftovers.

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When Rutgers, UConn and Notre Dame were all in the Big East they were huge rivals in Women’s basketball.

I didn’t really like UConn as a Rutgers alum. UConn was also a dominant team in the Big East and nationwide.

UConn and Geno Auriemma are growing on me now though. The HBO series last year helped. As has them no longer being direct rivals with Rutgers.

Still, I don’t mind then being upset sometimes. Like last year by Mississippi State after they hadn’t lost in years.

Was looking good for Notre Dame tonight in the first quarter although UConn played great in the second quarter.

I will have to check out the second half tomorrow since I am exhausted now. But Geno Auriemma’s 11 championships at UConn is amazing. We will see who wins it this year on Sunday.

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I realized earlier this week, that it’s going to be tough again as the fifth anniversary of my dad’s death is Sunday.

I asked to have someone take my hours or swap shifts and it worked out.

Sometimes, in order to get help you have to ask.

I find it works with stuff like finding things too.

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It’s now been almost five years since my dad died on April 1, 2013.

I’m starting to have the feels again.

Last year, I spent the weekend with my mom. I think that is an excellent idea.

I’m going to be working this Sunday which is going to be hard.

I always feel down around this time of year.

Even now, my dad Henry would only be 71. He died way, way too soon.

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I’m noticing more and more I want to use my reading glasses even when just using the cellphone.

I have a feeling bifocals are coming when I get glasses next.

I’m sure there will be an adjustment but I really don’t want to switch glasses all the time.

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